Blog
Informative and helpful posts on a variety of topics involving ceramics, from equipment and advice for beginning potters, to formulating custom glazes and firing temperatures for stoneware pottery.
Why Handmade Pottery & Jewellery Make the Perfect Christmas Gifts
Five reasons handmade pottery and porcelain jewellery make meaningful, lasting Christmas gifts.
It's been a long road...
The story behind the Raktajino mugs - over 2 years of perfecting Star Trek DS9-inspired ceramic mugs.
How did I get here?
How Ros Mayne-Caudwell got into ceramics - from wedding photography to pottery, via Covid lockdowns and kiln collecting.
Getting Started in Pottery
Advice for complete beginners on taking pottery classes, setting up a home studio, equipment needs and recommended suppliers.
Firing Temperatures, Cones and Vitrification
Understanding pyrometric cones, heat work, and vitrification in mid-range stoneware pottery.
Handles! Really nice handles!
Why beautiful, functional handles matter in pottery - pulled vs extruded handles, sizing considerations, and ergonomic design.
Test, test, test
Why you should test new glazes before putting them into production - testing for fit, crazing, dunting, and food safety.